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travis19877 wrote:If something like the plaque above is what we want to do, I will recontact Kansas and see if he can find a price for something like that.

I would like to see a plaque like the one for Catherine Pugin. Travis, why not check into it and let us all know the cost and where to contribute.

And in the next few months we can research where a legitimate/acceptable location will be to place it on the mountain. I will be a happy to assist you when it's time to place it.

I hope it will be possible for some of those from our climbing community to attend the Celebration Service of Kevin's Life.

Here are the details:

Monday, June 21, 2010 10am
Cherry Hills Community Church
3900 Grace Blvd.
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Directions:
On the CO-470 go to the University Blvd exit. Turn south.
Highlands Ranch Pkwy Turn right or west.
Fairview Pkwy turn left or south.
Grace Blvd. turn left or east.
The church is on your right.

I'll be coming up from the south. Given the uncertainty of traffic on I-25 I plan on arriving in the area early say 8/8:30 - I believe there is a Marriott there west side of I-25 off Lincoln near the HP building - any of you available and interested are welcome to join me for a quick breakfast followed by a time of reflection and prayer for the family and the service in general (might do this over at the church following breakfast). Take my number along: 714.393.3091 also my e-mail should be in my profile as I'll have the bberry with me.

KG

globreal wrote:I hope it will be possible for some of those from our climbing community to attend the Celebration Service of Kevin's Life.

Here are the details:

Monday, June 21, 2010 10am
Cherry Hills Community Church
3900 Grace Blvd.
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Directions:
On the CO-470 go to the University Blvd exit. Turn south.
Highlands Ranch Pkwy Turn right or west.
Fairview Pkwy turn left or south.
Grace Blvd. turn left or east.
The church is on your right.

The memorial service for Kevin was beautiful.
God is Great...
ONWARDS Kevin you have touched many.

I do wish I could have attended, but work obligations did not permit it. You were all in my thoughts and prayers. I knew it would be a beautiful service.

Agree with Laird. The service was very emotional for me but beautiful nonetheless. As was said in the service Kevin's ongoing inspiration will have profound effects on many many people. I can say personally he is definitely having a profound positive effect on me.

"Onwards"

I also think that it was one of the most beautiful services I have ever been to.

I was expecting a funeral. It was more of a celebration of the life of an inspiring young man.

Onwards.

weschun wrote:I also think that it was one of the most beautiful services I have ever been to.

I was expecting a funeral. It was more of a celebration of the life of an inspiring young man.

Onwards.

Im glad to hear Kevin can still move people even after death. It is very unfortunate for him to have passed so young.

As has been said, the service was very good. It wasn't treated as a sad occasion, but one celebrating life. Very good!!!

Onwards...

I've thought about Kevin, Travis and their Families since the accident. Today was the day it all hit hard. Even though I was not at the services, my thoughts and prayers were. I've done nothing but search and read online about the young Man I met and climbed with once. I watched the video he made from his encounter on the Bells. I've read so many posts here from ones he knew him better than I. Kevin is truely a remarkable young Man, and lead by example. I would be honored to climb with you Travis in his memory, and I will dedicate my Summits to Kevin. Even though I only met him once, he has forever impacted my life.

Kevin's positive demeanor and his faith in God and Jesus was demonstrated in a profound way at this "Celebration of Life" Service. I am grateful to have been able to attend and to have known Kevin.

Onward....and Upwards!

Lynn, Beth, and Alyssa and the rest of the family...I can assure you, you will continue to be in my prayers for days to come.
Britt

I echo what Britt says - the service celebrating Kevin's life was everything Kevin would have wanted:

> Pointed to The Cross
> Surrounded by family and friends
> Lots on hiking and climbing the CO Rockies
> Lutheran High School Parker
> Mile High Calvary Chapel
> Praise and Worship Music
> Challenge from the Pastors and Kevin's parents to make our lives count the way Kevin set by his example

Lynn, Beth, Alyssa, Doris, Leroy, Kaye - as Britt says you will remain in our prayers, we will continue to be here with and for you. Thanks for sharing Kevin with us. We love you!

Travis - I can see why you and Kevin spent so much time together hiking and climbing - above all keep the legacy of Kevin's example of following ever so closely after the heart of his, your, our God. You have my commitment of praying with you to that end. We'll also look forward to many hikes with you in Kevin's honor. We love you!

We love you Kevin, and look forward to that day when we will see you face-to-face once again. My life has been deeply impacted never to be the same.

Onwards!

KG